Health Professionals for Human Rights (HPHR)

The Health Professionals for Human Rights (HPHR) is the UMass Chan student group affiliated with the national Physicians for Human Rights organization (PHR). PHR has the worldwide goal of preventing human rights abuses that cause physical and mental harm to victims. They research, document, and advocate international political groups to put an end to these abuses. HPHR is interested in advocacy and education about this work, as well national issues such as health care equity, access, and discrimination. We welcome student involvement from all of the UMass Chan schools.